As we all know by now, certain plastic food storage containers (recycle #7) can unfortunately leach Bisphenol-A (BPA) into liquids and food. For safe food storage, especially warm food – I prefer eco-friendly glass. Under proper conditions and use, glass can be microwave, oven, freezer, and dishwasher safe. Extra perk – you can easily discern what’s stored in each container in your fridge. Here are a few good glass food storage options you might want to try: (more…)

There’s a lot to love about these cute Flower Owl 2012 calendars. First, they’re created in the image of one of our favorite creatures – the owl. Second, these calendars are eco-friendly, each wall hanging calendar is handmade from sustainably grown and harvested birch. Both biodegradable and fully recyclable – at the end of the year, you can just chuck it in with the rest of your paper and cardboard recyclables.

Oh, one more thing, these nifty calendars are only $18 each @ Night Owl Paper Goods Supermarket Shop

Related: more green gift ideas from The Alternative Consumer